For many clients, expressing anger can feel overwhelming, shameful, or even downright scary. Problem is (and as I know you know), when a client takes great pains to avoid anger, it often just leads to bigger problems. So how might we resource clients with skills that can help them respond to and manage their anger […]
A Titrated Approach to Help Clients Confront Distressing Emotions
When a client hits a roadblock in therapy, it’s sometimes because they’re actively trying to avoid stirring up (or even talking about) painful memories or emotions. Now of course, it’s understandable why most clients skirt around painful topics to some extent . . . . . . but as we know, it can also become […]
Helping Clients Make Meaning Out of Loss
When a client experiences a significant or sudden loss, it can feel all-consuming . . . . . . especially when they start to sift through the layers of emotion that so often accompany grief. So how might you help a client process those intense emotions, so that they can begin to make meaning out […]
How to Help Clients Reap the Benefits of Gratitude Year-Round
Today is Thanksgiving here in the US, and it’s the first of many holidays in the coming weeks. For some clients, the press of this time of year can make it difficult to stick to regular sessions. So how might you extend the benefits of therapy in-between sessions? According to research, one effective practice is […]